Renowned political commentator Mahdi Shehu has ignited a wave of speculation after sharing a picture of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, in a meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Shehu posted the image alongside a cryptic caption thatContinue reading "Bayero and Wike: A Political Alliance or a Desperate Move? X User Sparks Debate"
Time To Reward Habila, Group Tells Fintiri. Our Correspondent.
The name Rev Dr. Habila M. Istifanus is a Household name not only within the boundaries of Ganye chiefdom but across the territories of state and international circles. His humanitarian influence cuts across National and international boundaries because of his appreciable role in humanity and National development. Rev. Dr. Habila M. Istifanus His occupation ofContinue reading "Time To Reward Habila, Group Tells Fintiri. Our Correspondent."
ATIKU ABUBAKAR STORMS YOLA Usman Umar ,Polinus Jude
The standard Flagg bearer of the People's Democratic Party of Nigeria, PDP and the former Vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar arrives Yola the Adamawa state capital on Monday the 15th Day of August, 2023.It is no longer News that since his victory at the primaries in Abuja, the presidential hopeful has not stepped his legContinue reading "ATIKU ABUBAKAR STORMS YOLA Usman Umar ,Polinus Jude"
PDP CRISIS IN GANYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT; WHAT MEASURE HAS THE GOVERNOR TAKE TO DOUSE IT CONTINUITY
It is an acceptable fact that the conflict is said to be inevitable in all spheres of lives and that every existing political party, organisation, or family cannot run away from the conflicts. But the conflicts are always said to be manageable if only, the interest of the group take precedence over any other personalContinue reading "PDP CRISIS IN GANYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT; WHAT MEASURE HAS THE GOVERNOR TAKE TO DOUSE IT CONTINUITY"
FIRST ONE HUNDRED DAYS OF SOLOMON ABAFRAS IN OFFICE: ASSURERANCE OF FUTURE LANDSLIDE ACHIEVEMENTS.
The first one hundred days celebrations of the Executive chairman of Guyuk LGA Mr. Solomon Abafras has decorated his short stay in office with laudable laureates to show forth as a new beginning of a good presage for the people of the LGA. He started on a good footing that perfectly reflects the coming ofContinue reading "FIRST ONE HUNDRED DAYS OF SOLOMON ABAFRAS IN OFFICE: ASSURERANCE OF FUTURE LANDSLIDE ACHIEVEMENTS."
2023: GROUP WARNS INEC AGAINST ILLEGAL EXCLUSSION OF THE NAMES OF NOMINATED CANDIDATES SUMMITTED BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been warned by the group called FEDERATION OF CHAMBA YOUTH COALITION not to take the country to the inglorious days when impunity reigned supreme by excluding the names of validly elected candidates in the just concluded political parties’ primaries due to parochial personal interest of some high-profile influentialContinue reading "2023: GROUP WARNS INEC AGAINST ILLEGAL EXCLUSSION OF THE NAMES OF NOMINATED CANDIDATES SUMMITTED BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES"
HOW DELEGATE SYSTEM DESTROYED QUALITY OF REPRESENTATION IN GANYE CHIEFDOM AND THE NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE FORCE. BY ABUBAKAR NYAGANG TIMDORE
The adoption of indirect primaries by political parties that involved the delegate system have seen many quality- selfless aspirants been denied of their party tickets. This is true because the recent just concluded primaries of different political parties across the state and the country as a whole which was conducted via delegate system, has leftContinue reading "HOW DELEGATE SYSTEM DESTROYED QUALITY OF REPRESENTATION IN GANYE CHIEFDOM AND THE NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE FORCE. BY ABUBAKAR NYAGANG TIMDORE"
The Dilemma Of A King Maker.By Joe Igba, Jalingo.
Coming from a heterogeneous community, Taraba State should count itself pretty lucky. The high point attained by Nigeria today in the committee of Nations is attributable to its ability to manage its diversity effectively. Nigeria today is grappling with the issues of unity because it has jettisoned the reality and respect for what has heldContinue reading "The Dilemma Of A King Maker.By Joe Igba, Jalingo."
Chieftaincy Tussle:Community Spits Fire Over Attempts To Subvert Process. By Dolphin Max Stanley, Yola.
The Tagwambali Community of Maya District in Demsa Local Government of Adamawa state has asked the Adamawa State Government to hold the Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke responsible for any bloodshed and anarchy arising from the perceived breaches and unnecessary interference in the process of selection and emergence of the traditional ruler of theContinue reading "Chieftaincy Tussle:Community Spits Fire Over Attempts To Subvert Process. By Dolphin Max Stanley, Yola."
JPRM WEEP CONGRATULATE SEN. AISHATU BINANI
Justice Peace and Reconciliation Movement (JPRM) Women Economic Empowerment Program(WEEP), via its coordinator, Nenekenso Mark, congratulates Sen. Binani on her party's Gubernatorial primary election victory in Adamawa State.In the statement signed by the coordinator of JPRM WEEP, the JPRM women from its various communities across the country were elated with the victory of Binani atContinue reading "JPRM WEEP CONGRATULATE SEN. AISHATU BINANI"
Pioneer News Congratulates Dr. Suleiman Gidado on National Appointment
.The Management, Editorial Board, and Staff of Pioneer News heartily congratulate Dr. Suleiman Gidado on his well-deserved appointment as a Board Member of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.This prestigious appointment is a clear testament to Dr. Gidado's exceptional competence, unwavering integrity, distinguished professional accomplishments, and long-standing commitment toContinue reading "Pioneer News Congratulates Dr. Suleiman Gidado on National Appointment"
Horror in Yola: Adamawa Police Arrest Suspect as 30-Year-Old Man Dies After Brutal Assault
YOLA, ADAMAWA – July 19, 2026: The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected killer following the tragic death of a 30-year-old man, Nathaniel Yusuf, who allegedly succumbed to severe injuries sustained during a violent assault in Damilu, Yola North Local Government Area.The suspect, Abubakar Musa, is currently in police custody and is beingContinue reading "Horror in Yola: Adamawa Police Arrest Suspect as 30-Year-Old Man Dies After Brutal Assault"
TRAGEDY IN GANYE: Thunderbolt Kills Six Siblings, Injures Several Teenagers Harvesting Groundnuts in Adamawa
Fathers mothers Breaks Down in Tears as Community Mourns One of the Worst Lightning Tragedies in Recent Memory By Our Correspondent A wave of grief has swept across Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State following a heartbreaking tragedy in which six teenage, three were siblings reportedly killed and others critically injured after a thunderstormContinue reading "TRAGEDY IN GANYE: Thunderbolt Kills Six Siblings, Injures Several Teenagers Harvesting Groundnuts in Adamawa"
RESPECT THE ELDER! UBA DAN AREWA’S FOOLISH RANT AGAINST WALIN GANYE IS AN ACT OF POLITICAL SABOTAGE
By Philip B. Adams A storm of anger is brewing in Adamawa State as political stakeholders, elders, and loyalists of the All Progressives Congress (APC) demand an end to what they have termed “unacceptable insolence” against the revered elder statesman, Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed Walin Ganye.The controversy, which has now become a full-blown crisis, stems fromContinue reading "RESPECT THE ELDER! UBA DAN AREWA’S FOOLISH RANT AGAINST WALIN GANYE IS AN ACT OF POLITICAL SABOTAGE"
APC Stakeholders Erupt Over Attacks on Walin Ganye, Demand Immediate Action Against Self-Styled Spokesman
By Our Correspondent A coalition of prominent stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ganye Chiefdom has strongly condemned what it described as persistent verbal attacks and derogatory comments directed at the revered elder statesman, Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed Walin Ganye, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the International Peace Commission. The stakeholders, who converged atContinue reading "APC Stakeholders Erupt Over Attacks on Walin Ganye, Demand Immediate Action Against Self-Styled Spokesman"
FATHER WHO IMPREGNATED HIS OWN DAUGHTER JAILED 30 YEARS
Ganye Court Delivers Landmark Judgment, Says ‘The Law Will Always Shield the Vulnerable’ By Our CorrespondentGANYE, Adamawa State — In a judgment described as one of the strongest condemnations of sexual violence within the family in recent times, the Upper Area Court No. 1, Ganye, has sentenced Jediel Sylvester to a total of 30 yearsContinue reading "FATHER WHO IMPREGNATED HIS OWN DAUGHTER JAILED 30 YEARS"
EXONERATED HASKE MEETS WALIN GANYE, PLEDGES RENEWED COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPMENT
In a symbolic meeting that underscored resilience, loyalty and renewed hope, renowned international oil and gas entrepreneur Alhaji Abdullahi Bashir Haske on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to elder statesman and respected political leader, Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed Walin Ganye, at his office in Asokoro, Abuja.The high-profile visit came shortly after the resolution of legal issuesContinue reading "EXONERATED HASKE MEETS WALIN GANYE, PLEDGES RENEWED COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPMENT"
SHAME OF A FATHER: Adamawa Man Admits Impregnating Own Daughter, Pleads Guilty to Incest
GANYE, ADAMAWA STATE – In a harrowing tale of betrayal and depravity, a middle-aged man has been remanded in custody after confessing to the unthinkable: impregnating his own teenage daughter and subsequently attempting to terminate the pregnancy. The Upper Area Court No. 1, sitting in Ganye Local Government Area, on Monday the 13th of JulyContinue reading "SHAME OF A FATHER: Adamawa Man Admits Impregnating Own Daughter, Pleads Guilty to Incest"
INEC Shifts Deadline for 2027 Candidates’ Submission to July 14
In a significant development ahead of the 2027 General Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of their candidates for the Presidential and National Assembly elections.The submission window, which was originally scheduled to close on Saturday, July 11, 2026, will nowContinue reading "INEC Shifts Deadline for 2027 Candidates’ Submission to July 14"
Accuracy Before Speed: Adamawa Journalists Charged to Champion Peace, Shun Sensationalism
Media practitioners urged to verify every report, combat fake news, and strengthen social cohesion through responsible journalism. By USMAN UMAR The media has been challenged to place truth, accuracy, and public interest above the race to break news, with experts warning that unverified reports—particularly during security crises—can inflame tensions, jeopardize security operations, and undermine effortsContinue reading "Accuracy Before Speed: Adamawa Journalists Charged to Champion Peace, Shun Sensationalism"
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